Intellectual Property: Patent & Trade Mark Attorneys
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Provided by Carpmaels & Ransford LLP
Carpmaels & Ransford LLP is a leader in the European IP market, having driven innovation in the industry for over 200 years. The firm advises clients on all aspects of intellectual property including drafting, filing and prosecuting patent and trade mark applications, drafting and negotiating licence agreements and other commercial IP agreements, advising on the transfer of property rights, assisting clients with patent restoration matters and conducting enforcement and revocation litigation.
The firm has one of Europe’s largest intellectual property teams serving blue-chip clients across the globe. The firm’s attorneys have considerable technical knowledge, bringing together experience from industry-leading companies, academic research at leading universities, and extensive patent expertise in the areas of engineering and tech, chemistry and materials, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, supplementary protection certificates and information communications technology and standards.
Chambers Review
Carpmaels & Ransford is distinguished by its all-encompassing patent, trade mark and designs offering with expertise in biotechnology, chemicals, computer science, engineering and pharmaceuticals. The firm handles commercially sensitive EPO proceedings and also advises on the IP aspects of M&A deals and licensing agreements. The firm also has a powerful in-house patent litigation capability and has an office in Munich.
Work Highlights
- Carpmaels & Ransford successfully represented Sanofi & Regeneron against Amgen in the first ever UPC revocation action. The court revoked one of Amgen’s patents relating to PCSK9 antibodies.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Carpmaels consistently provide the very highest level of support on complex and sophisticated matters. They are experts in their fields with a team of highly engaged, talented attorneys."
"The impressive team of highly capable practitioners are thoughtful, discerning, and have the necessary science depth to address the needs of this client."
"The Carpmaels team of highly experienced leaders demonstrates really impressive attention to detail even on very complex technical matters."
"The team have a very deep understanding of the EPO and incredible technical knowledge and ability. The attorneys are very responsive and clever, often coming up with ideas we never think of."
"In many complex matters, they always bring amazing ideas and solutions to the table, seen through a commercial lens. The team has a superior reputation and is always responsive with helpful replies."
"Carpmaels consistently provide the very highest level of support on complex and sophisticated matters. They are experts in their fields with a team of highly engaged, talented attorneys."
"The impressive team of highly capable practitioners are thoughtful, discerning, and have the necessary science depth to address the needs of this client."
"The Carpmaels team of highly experienced leaders demonstrates really impressive attention to detail even on very complex technical matters."
"The team have a very deep understanding of the EPO and incredible technical knowledge and ability. The attorneys are very responsive and clever, often coming up with ideas we never think of."
"In many complex matters, they always bring amazing ideas and solutions to the table, seen through a commercial lens. The team has a superior reputation and is always responsive with helpful replies."
Notable Practitioners
Hugh Goodfellow assists clients in the life sciences sector with all facets of patent prosecution and is sought after to coordinate multi-jurisdictional SPC filing programmes. He currently sits as the firm's managing partner.
Cameron Marshall is an expert in biochemical patent prosecution and frequently acts in oppositions before the UK and EU registries. He has a strong client base in biotech and pharmaceuticals.
"Cameron consistently delivers solid results."
"Cameron works on critical cases and he is especially impressive in oppositions."
"He is an exceptional attorney."
"Cameron provides well-reasoned strategic advice and has an outstanding ability to argue cases."
Chris Hogget is a pharmaceuticals specialist sought after by some of the most successful innovators in the sector. He is a seasoned leader in multiparty EPO oppositions and appeals, and supports litigation in the courts.
"Chris has huge experience and technical knowledge and has been successful for us."
"Chris is very knowledgeable and thorough in his legal advice. He is a pleasure to work with."
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